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TURKISH COAST: THE BLUE VOYAGE 15 days from $3,795 — air, land & cruise inclusive
This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited, one of Travel & Leisure’s 2008 World’s Best Tour Operators.
Sept. 20 - Oct. 4, 2010 An Exclusive Travel Experience for UCLA Alumni and Friends Featuring UCLA Professor Nicholas Entrikin
Tour membership limited to 28 UCLA alumni and friends
TURKISH COAST: THE BLUE VOYAGE 15 days from $3,795 — air, land & cruise inclusive xotic sights, scents, and sounds reign in this fascinating land where Europe and Asia meet. From Istanbul, magnificent “Empress of the World,” to ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and the dramatic Turquoise Coast where we board a privately chartered yacht for a distinctive four-day voyage, Turkey engages and beguiles, offering us an unparalleled small group travel experience.
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Day 1: Depart U.S. for Istanbul, Turkey
Black Sea Destination Motorcoach Gulet Yacht Cruise Extension (motorcoach) Entry/Departure
Istanbul TURKEY
Assos/Troy
Ankara
Aegean Sea
Cappadocia
Kusadasi Göcek
Fethiye
Turquoise Coast
Avg. High (°F) Istanbul Antalya
Antalya
Mediterranean Sea
Sept 76 85
Oct 68 76
Your Small Group Tour Highlights Exclusive small group of 28 guests maximum ... Exotic Istanbul, including Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia ... Private Bosphorus cruise ... WWI battlefield of Gallipoli ... Ruins at ancient Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus ... Rustic village of Sirince … Four-night “Blue Voyage” aboard privately chartered gulet yacht ... Cruising to secluded coves and hidden sites that few visitors see ... Opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, hiking ... Sunken Baths of Cleopatra … 6th-century Byzantine monastery on Gemiler Island ... Ancient sites of Perge, Aspendos, Myra ... Three-night stay in Mediterranean resort of Antalya Day 1
Itinerary Hotel Depart U.S. for Istanbul
Rating
2-4
Istanbul
Hilton Istanbul
Sup. First Class
5
Assos/Troy
Nazlihan Hotel
Not rated
6-7
Kusadasi
Kismet Hotel
First Class
8-11
Turquoise Coast cruise
Gulet yacht
Not rated
Divan Talya
Sup. First Class
12-14 Antalya 15
Depart Antalya for U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference. Unrated hotels may be too small, too new, or too remote to be listed.
Day 2: Arrive Istanbul We arrive in Turkey’s cultural and spiritual heart today and transfer to our hotel. This evening, we have a briefing on our journey then take a short walking tour before enjoying an authentic Turkish dinner at a local restaurant. D Day 3: Istanbul Here where the waters of the Marmara, Bosphorus, and Golden Horn meet, Europe greets Asia; past and present collide. We taste Istanbul’s allure on a full-day tour that begins with the Roman Hippodrome, the 3,500year-old obelisk brought from Egypt in 390 AD; the Blue Mosque, with its 20,000 blue Iznik tiles and signature six minarets; and Hagia Sofia, the 6th-century church that was Christendom’s most important before becoming a mosque in the 15th century. After lunch at a local restaurant, we tour splendid Topkapi, medieval palace of sultans that today is one of the world’s richest museums. B,L Day 4: Istanbul This morning we encounter the vast Grand Bazaar, housing 4,000 shops selling goods of all kinds; and the Spice Market, with exotic spices, nuts, and dried fruits from around the world. Next: a visit to the renowned Museum of Turkish & Islamic Art, housed in a restored palace. Then we take a private cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, the waterway that separates Europe from Asia. We stop in the village of Ortakoy, known for its trendy art scene, cafés, and boutiques. There’s time to have lunch on our own before we return to our hotel mid-afternoon. B Day 5: Istanbul/Gallipoli/Troy/Assos Leaving Istanbul this morning, we travel to the northern Aegean Coast for a brief visit to Gallipoli, haunting site of 31 Allied cemeteries
Cover photo: We spend four days aboard our privately chartered gulets on the stunning Turquoise Coast.
The spectacular ruins at Ephesus, which we visit on Day 7.
from World War I. Then we ferry across the Dardanelles to Troy, once believed to exist only in Homer’s epic poem until the present site was discovered in the 1870s. After touring here we continue south to Behramkale, ancient Assos, where we spend the night. B,L,D Day 6: Assos/Pergamum/Kusadasi Today we explore one of Turkey’s most spectacular ancient sites: windswept Pergamum, a major power in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, with a wealth of Hellenistic ruins. Then we continue on to Kusadasi. B,L,D Day 7: Kusadasi/Ephesus Few ancient sites compare to Ephesus, the world’s best-preserved classical city which we explore today. Dating to at least 1300 BC, Ephesus was Asia Minor’s largest metropolis and principal port. We also visit the acclaimed Ephesus Archaeological Museum housing relics from the ancient site. Then we enjoy lunch in the rustic village of Sirince. B,L,D Day 8: Kusadasi/Göcek Today we journey south to coastal Göcek, stopping along the way at a carpet factory to watch a demonstration of this age-old craft. Late afternoon we board our gulets for our first night on board. B,L,D Day 9: Cruising – Aga Limani/Cleopatra Baths Our route for the next few days is along the stunning coastline Antony is said to have given Cleopatra as a wedding gift. We begin our “Blue Voyage” this morning as we cruise to the hidden cove of Aga Limani. From here we have the option of taking a three-hour hike to the Greco-Roman ruins at Lydea, ending at the Sunken Baths of Cleopatra. Set in a breathtaking
inlet, the Baths offer crystal-clear waters for swimming and snorkeling. Those who prefer a less strenuous day can stay aboard the gulets as they sail to the Sunken Baths. B,L,D Day 10: Cruising – Ekincik Cove/Dalyan This morning we disembark and drive to Dalyan, an environmentally protected area known for its loggerhead sea turtles. Here we board a small skiff for a trip through an intriguing maze of channels; high on the hills above we see well-preserved ancient Lycian rock tombs. After lunch we drive back to our gulets for a relaxing afternoon in this stunning setting. B,L,D Day 11: Cruising – Gemiler Island/Kayakoy Today we cruise to Gemiler Island to tour its 6th-century Byzantine monastery. After lunch on board our gulets we drive to the Greek “ghost town” of Kayakoy, which was abandoned after World War I and is now preserved as a historical
Post-Tour Extension: Oct. 4 - 8, 2010
CAPPADOCIA & ANKARA 5 days/4 nights for $745 Single Supplement: $145
We explore the bizarre rock formations and underground cities of Cappadocia and the Goreme Valley; and also tour Ankara, Turkey’s capital.
Your Tour Price Includes • 4 nights accommodations: 3 nights in Cappadocia at Uchisar Kaya Hotel (First Class); 1 night in Ankara at Hilton Ankara (Deluxe) • 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners • Extensive included sightseeing • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director • Private motorcoach transportation • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
monument. We explore the town and its churches then return to our gulets for our last night on board. B,L,D Day 12: Fethiye/Demre/Myra/Antalya This morning we have a short cruise to Fethiye, disembark, bid farewell to our crew, and begin the drive to Antalya. Along the way we visit Demre to tour the striking Roman ruins at nearby Myra and visit the 12th-century Church of Saint Nicholas. After lunch in Demre we continue the drive along the Turquoise Coast to the resort town of Antalya. B,L,D Day 13: Antalya On a walking tour, we encounter highlights of Antalya’s charming Old Town, including the extravagantly carved Hadrian’s Gate and the lovely Yivli Minare (fluted minaret). After a visit to the Archaeological Museum, this afternoon is at leisure. Tonight we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. B,D Day 14: Antalya/Perge/Aspendos This morning we visit the ruins at ancient Perge, which reached its apex during the reign of
Alexander the Great. We continue on to Aspendos, whose huge theater is considered among the best preserved in all of antiquity. This afternoon is at leisure before we gather for a farewell dinner this evening. B,D Day 15: Depart for U.S. We board early flights to return to the United States. B
Meet Your UCLA Lecturer Dr. J. Nicholas Entrikin holds positions at UCLA in the Department of Geography, the Institute of the Environment, and the International Institute. Currently, he serves as Vice-Provost, International Studies and heads the UCLA International Institute. His research and teaching interests include geographical theory, contemporary environmentalism, and cultural/ political geography with a regional specialization in Western Europe. As Vice Provost, Dr. Entrikin takes a leading role in planning and implementing UCLA’s international startegies and policies. He greatly enjoys meeting with UCLA’s international alumni to help maintain and build connections with fellow bruins throughout the world.
Tour Departs: Sept. 20, 2010
Our Private Turkish Gulets New York
$3,795
Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Washington, DC
$4,095
Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis Indoor & outdoor public areas
Crew: 4 Passenger Capacity: 14
Avg. Length: 85 ft Avg. Width: 21 ft
This tour includes a four-night cruise aboard privately chartered gulet yachts. Gulets are teakwood with a broad sun deck plus both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Cabins are small but comfortable, each with private facilities.
Your Tour Price Includes • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities • 13 nights’ accommodations: 9 nights in Superior First Class, First Class, and unrated hotels; 4 nights aboard privately chartered gulet yacht • 33 meals: 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 11 dinners • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director • Services of a UCLA Lecturer (with minimum of 15 guests) • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip • Luggage handling for one bag per person • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
$4,195
$4,295
Please call if your city is not listed. Land only cost is $3,295 and does not include airport arrival and departure transfers. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers please add $995. Please note that single room availability is very limited. All prices above are guaranteed. Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: $3,695 per person (Business Class upgrade is subject to availability and the pricing is subject to change.) Airline taxes and departure fees of $397 per person will be listed separately on your invoice, and are subject to change. Please note: This trip involves considerable walking on uneven or cobblestone streets and at sites of ancient ruins. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest.
For more information and reservations, please call UCLA Alumni Travel at 310-206-0613 or
800-UCLAlumni (825-2586) E-mail: AlumniTravel@UCLAlumni.net www.UCLAlumni.net
Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, We are delighted to announce our exciting 15-day journey to Turkey and its magnificent Turquoise Coast. Explore this vast country where Europe and Asia—past and present—meet to form the“cradle of civilization.” Joining us will be UCLA professor Nicholas Entrikin. Professor Entrikin has research interests in the relations of human communities to the natural environment. His emphasis is on the cultural and political significance of place and landscape in a globalizing world. Please see the faculty information box for further information on Professor Entrikin. Your odyssey begins in Istanbul with its many treasures: the legendary Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the 6th-century Hagia Sofia. Travel south to explore the World War I battlefield of Gallipoli, the fabled ruins of ancient Troy, the Greco-Roman ruins at Pergamum, and spectacular Ephesus, the world’s best-preserved classical city. In Göcek you’ll board traditional private gulets, equipped with individual cabins and baths, to cruise the magnificent Turkish coastline. You’ll visit tiny fishing villages, walk among ancient ruins, and relax as you cruise in the Mediterranean’s brilliant blue waters. The tour concludes with three nights in the seaside resort of Antalya. An optional 5-day/4-night post-tour extension to Cappadocia and Ankara is also available. Space on this exclusive UCLA tour is limited to only 28 alumni and friends, and will fill quickly. Please call us and make your reservation today! Regards from Westwood, For information, contact us at 310-206-0613 or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586).
Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel
www.UCLAlumni.net
RESERVATION FORM: TURKISH COAST Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person/people on Turkish Coast departing Sept. 20, 2010. I/we understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Mail deposit check to: UCLA Alumni Association, Attn: Alumni Travel, James West Alumni Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397. Or call UCLA Alumni Travel at 310-206-0613 or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586). Fax: 310-209-4271
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Health and Medical Issues We request that you be in fairly good health to participate in an Odysseys Unlimited tour. There is a reasonable amount of walking, and you must be able to get on and off motorcoaches and ships on your own. If you require the use of a wheelchair or have other personal needs, you must be accompanied by a companion who will assist you. We reserve the right to remove anyone whose physical or mental condition, in our opinion, compromises the operation of the tour or detracts from the enjoyment or safety of the other passengers. In that event, the UCLA Alumni Association and Odysseys Unlimited assume no financial responsibility for any unused portion of the tour.
We will make every effort to operate our tours as planned, but we reserve the right to make itinerary changes as necessary. If unforeseen circumstances require us to change a hotel, we will select alternative accommodations of the same or better quality. If you choose to make your own air arrangements, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. shall not have any liability for any loss resulting from cancellation of this tour or changes in this tour.
Responsibility The liability of the UCLA Alumni Association, as sponsor, and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., as tour operator, is strictly limited. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services from independent suppliers not under our control. We serve only as an agent for these suppliers in securing tour arrangements, and therefore will not accept responsibility for wrongful, negligent, or arbitrary acts or omissions of these independent contractors, their employees, agents, servants or representatives. The UCLA Alumni Association and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. are not liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, or delay that may be caused by events not within our control, including without limitation, acts of terrorism, war, strikes, the defect of any vehicle, or the negligence or default of any third party. All coupons, receipts, and tickets issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the air carriers, cruise line, and other independent suppliers.
Upon reservation you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport as well as your date of birth and gender. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provided, you will be responsible for charges associated with the ticket’s reissue.
Cancellations, refunds and changes If you must cancel your trip, the effective date of cancellation will be upon our receipt of your written notification. Refunds for cancellations are subject to the following per person charges: Cancel 95 days or more before departure: $200 charge; Cancel 94-65 days before departure: 50% of tour price; Cancel 64-30 days before departure: 75% of tour price; Cancel 29-0 days before departure: No refund. If a guest makes any changes to their reservation within 94 and 30 days prior to departure, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. will apply a $100 per person administrative fee, in addition to any fees or penalties imposed by third parties. Changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If your reservation changes from double occupancy to single occupancy for any reason, you will be charged the single supplement. No changes are allowed within 30 days of departure.
Not included in tour price Airfare from your hometown to your gateway city and return; costs of passports and visas; airport, port, and departure taxes, which will be listed as separate items on your invoice and are subject to change; personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, room service, and meals not specified; airline baggage fees; airport transfers when purchasing a land-only package; communication charges; gratuities to your Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director and shipboard personnel, which are at your discretion (suggested gratuities, $10-$15 per day, per traveler); optional sightseeing or shore excursions; travel protection insurance.
Please read this information carefully, as payment of a $500 deposit per person represents your acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions.
Guaranteed Small Group: Limited to 28 Guests
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